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Wieleng Family History

Wieleng Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wielenga, Wieland, Wiesen, Willing, Wieler, Wiele, Bielen, Sieling

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Where is the Wieleng family from?

You can see how Wieleng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieleng family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wieleng families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieleng's in USA. California had the highest population of Wieleng families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieleng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Wieleng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieleng census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Wieleng. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wieleng. For the veterans among your Wieleng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieleng lifespan?

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